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Move-In / Move-Out Condition Checklist with Photos
Record the condition of every room and attach photos to each area, then download a signed, dated PDF with your pictures embedded — the strongest evidence you can have if a security deposit deduction is ever disputed. Free, no signup, and your photos never leave your device.
Room-by-room condition & photos
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Move-in report
10 areas
Download a signed, dated PDF with your photos embedded as evidence.
A dated, photo-backed condition report is the single strongest piece of evidence in a deposit dispute. Photos are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Why a move-in checklist protects both sides
Most security deposit disputes come down to one question: was this damage already there when the tenant moved in? A checklist signed by both landlord and tenant at move-in — ideally backed by photos — settles that question before it becomes an argument.
Run the same checklist again at move-out and compare it directly against the move-in copy. Anything marked "Good" at move-in but "Poor" at move-out is a legitimate, well-documented basis for a deduction — pair it with our itemized deduction letter generator and security deposit calculator to finish the paperwork.
Landlord Tools provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and is not a law firm. Using this tool does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not guarantee any outcome. Landlord-tenant rules vary by state and locality and change over time — confirm your current requirements with the applicable statute or a licensed attorney before relying on any result.